Parts of the Altar Puzzles (3-6)

By using these puzzles, objects are isolated and the young child can focus on the shape and nomenclature for each individual item.

This work is designed to support the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd parts of the altar lessons. And comes to you UNPAINTED. Suggestions for painting and care as well as directions for inserting the knob are included.

This work is more complex than the toddler version. There are two candles and more detail in each object.

3-6 Extensions:
Tracing the pieces - similar to Montessori metal insets.
Pin pushing the traced pieces.
One to one matching altar parts to puzzle pieces.
One to one matching puzzle pieces to image of the piece.
Matching the puzzle piece to the name ticket for the altar piece.

Parts of the Altar
Candles (2 for 3-6)
Cross
Chalice
Paten
Holy Bible
Frame: 5 x 5

Puzzle pieces: .25" thick
Puzzle frame: .5" thick total

Material: Birch wood, plastic (knobs)
Handmade, Laser cut, 3D printed

Note:
This material is disassembled for easy of painting or waxing. There are precut holes for the included peg knobs.

Instructions are provided for painting, sealing the wood with beeswax, and inserting the peg knobs.

There may be a slight smell of burnt wood from the laser process.

Please Note:
These materials are anchored in the extraordinary work of Sophia Cavaletti and Gianna Gobbi. The artwork and layout of this specific interpretation is the work of the Inclusive Atrium and may not be copied without the express permission of the Inclusive Atrium.